Top Moab Nature and Wildlife Tours

To truly experience the legendary beauty of Arches National Park, you need to explore its isolated corners. On this adventurous 4WD tour from Moab, your expert guide will help you do just that as you navigate the backcountry to spots like the Tower Arch, as well as visit the famous red rocks at Marching Men and Eye of the Whale. Bonus: Your tour features a stop to see fossilized dinosaur tracks.

On this half-day 4WD adventure from Moab, explore the rugged, red stone interior of Canyonlands National Park, where you’ll experience the beauty of the Island in the Sky district and the stunning Gooseneck Overlook. Your professional guide will navigate your vehicle down the switchbacks of White Rim Road, where you will not only see the remains of ancient Pueblo civilizations, but also admire the canyon walls that drop 1,000 feet (300m) down. It’s an easy drive from Moab to Canyonlands, and the views of the meandering Colorado River help cap off this Utah adventure.

This outdoor adventure combo from Moab takes you off-roading through Canyonlands National Park, followed by a guided rafting trip on the Colorado River. Your guide introduces you to the scenic natural wonders of Canyonlands' Island in the Sky by 4-wheel drive (4WD), including sections of the Shafer Trail and White Rim Road. Enjoy a buffet lunch before an afternoon rafting the white-water rapids of the mighty river. Admire deep canyons, ancient rock art, fossils and natural stone arches on this day trip, great for all ages.

Explore the rugged backcountry of Utah’s Arches National Park on this half-day 4x4 tour from Moab. Travel in a sturdy Jeep Wrangler to reach remote sections of the park, where you can hike among towering sandstone spires and arches away from the crowds. Trek through the otherworldly terrain used as a filming location for hit Hollywood movies, and follow in the hoof prints of former explorers on an old cowboy trail.

Enjoy an adventurous, thrill-seeking way to discover Utah's red rocks and rugged terrain on this private, off-road Jeep tour from Moab. Pick from several daily start times, meet at your local accommodation, and hop aboard. Off-roading lets you explore parts of the region that are off-limits to other vehicles: drive up steep inclines, stop at scenic overlooks, and glimpse the edges of Arches National Park and the Colorado River.

Roam over the sandstone domes and slickrock ledges of Hell's Revenge near Moab on this off-road adventure by UTV (utility terrain vehicle). You will follow an experienced guide while you drive your own 4-passenger Kawasaki Teryx 4. Navigate the difficult terrain, full of steep climbs and descents. You’re treated to views of the La Sal Mountains, the Colorado River and the sandstone cliffs of Negro Bill Canyon. Travel in a small group of up to four vehicles on a 2.5-hour morning, afternoon or sunset tour.

Moab is blessed with the Colorado River running right through the middle of the desert, and on this Moab whitewater rafting tour, experience a scenic float down the river that also has Class III rapids. This tour takes place near Fishers Tower, which is just on the outskirts of Moab, where you can swim in the river, photograph wildlife, and listen as your guide explains the geology and history behind the canyons.  With various departures during the day at 9:00 am, 12:00 pm and 2:00 pm, the half-day trip can fit into most schedules. Bring the whole family on a fun-filled half-day Colorado River trip that runs about 7 river miles (11 km) with fantastic scenery and moderate rapids. Noon departures include a lunch by the riverside.

Adventure-seeking travelers will love this three-hour extreme experience. You'll venture along some of the most rugged trails in the Moab Desert in a tough ATV with a roll cage, five-point harnesses, and bucket seats. You'll be safe and secure while enjoying the thrilling ride through rocky canyons, along cliff tops, up steep hills, and past some of the most amazing desert features.

If you’re trying to stay away from packed group tours or tour buses in general when you visit Arches National Park, this Arches National Park Self-Guided Tour is the perfect solution. This audio tour lets you explore the park from the comfort of your own vehicle. It gives you a route that includes stops near Delicate Arch and other popular highlights. Plus, you can download the app easily on your smartphone.

Explore the off-road trails around Moab the easy way on this day-time or sunset guided tour. Avoid getting lost off track when you travel with a knowledgeable guide. Be amazed by the rocky desert landscape and reach places that would be hard to get to without a four-wheel drive. This is a private tour just for you and your party.

Go off-roading by 4-wheel drive (4WD) deep into Canyonlands National Park via the White Rim Road, a scenic route of switchbacks and red rock formations. This full-day tour with an expert guide includes popular spots such as Island in the Sky, Gooseneck overlook, Musselman Arch, Lathrop Canyon and the Shafer Trail leading to the Colorado River. Take short optional guided hikes that lead to hidden passages, secret canyons and the caves of Canyonlands. Buffet lunch and round-trip transport from Moab included.

Hit the dusty trail on a 4x4 tour of Canyonlands National Park. Expert guides will take you to see the highlights of Utah’s Chesler Park such as Elephant Hill, Devil’s Lane, and Devil’s Kitchen. There’s also the option to take a 3-mile (4.8-km) hike on the spectacularly scenic Joint Trail. This full-day adventure is the perfect way to experience Utah’s backcountry away from the crowds.

Splash your way down the Colorado River through the rapids of Westwater Canyon, where in addition to rugged desert scenery, there’s the chance you could spot wildlife from soaring bald eagles to river otters and beavers. Over the course of a day, hold on tight as your guide helps navigate the Class III and Class IV whitewater, where rapids have names like Sock-It-To-Me, Funnel Falls and Skull. This trip provides an adrenaline rush amidst walls of red rock canyons, and is great for the traveler who loves a challenge and a bit of desert adventure.

This scenic flight takes you over two of the nation's most popular national parks—Canyonlands National Park and Arches National Park. Sights include: Upheaval Dome, Green River Goose Neck, Island in the Sky, White Rim, The Maze, the confluence of the Colorado and Green rivers, Landscape Arch, Fisher Towers, Devils Garden, Klondike Bluffs and more.

Discover one of Utah’s most popular mountain biking destinations on this guided, 4-hour tour on the Moab Brands Trail. Explore Moab’s Courthouse Loop, an ideal trip for those who want an introduction to off-road terrain and riding techniques. This 7 to 10 mile adventure features a variety of terrain with a breathtaking view of Arches National Park. The tour is most suitable for new riders with little to no mountain biking experience as well as families. Use of a bicycle and helmet, plus park entrance fees and light refreshments and snacks are included.

Canyonlands, like the American West itself, is vast. To see even a percentage of it by foot takes at least a week, and you'd only scratch around the edges. Take to the skies during this unforgettable small plane tour and see Canyonlands in all of its grandeur. Every seat is a window seat offering spectacular views, and every passenger receives comfortable headsets for a complete narration of the scenes below from your seasoned pilot.

Fly over Arches National Park on a 30-minute aerial tour by fixed-wing aircraft — an ideal introduction, especially when you’re short on time. Soak up all the splendor this park has to offer, including hiking trails, arches and other geological formations, all pointed out with live commentary from your professional pilot. Seats are limited on board for a small-group experience.

Look down at Monument Valley, Canyonlands National Park and Natural Bridges, all seen during this 2-hour aerial tour by fixed-wing aircraft — an ideal way to take in these immense landscapes in a condensed period of time. Marvel at the buttes, mesas and other sandstone formations of this iconic region popularized in Westerns like ‘Stagecoach.’ Taking off from Moab, you’ll get a bird’s-eye view of Totem Pole, the Mittens, Grand Gulch, Upheaval Dome and much more.

This companion tour to our beloved Arches National Park tour takes you to the other national park and a state park with national park worthy views. Canyonlands National Park and Dead Horse Point State Park rival the Grand Canyon National Park in vistas and some say they find these views even more breath taking! Don't miss these parks on your visit to Moab on this perfect, laid back, scenic tour of these parks!

We will visit at least three locations for photography in iconic Arches National Park for the afternoon golden hour and sunset. I have traveled extensively in search of amazing photographic locations, and it is hard to beat Arches National Park.for the wide variety of photographic locations, and it is an official Ithernational Dark Skies park. During the busy season, I will lead the tour to locations that are less well known but still spectacular. I will show you great locations, and make suggestions on composition and subject matter. I can even help you with your camera settings if you are a beginner. After sunset. we will take a brief break for a snack and to get set up for night photography while we wait for the Milky Way to emerge.

Our guides team is made up of Master Naturalists, experts with Master's Degrees in Outdoor and Sustainability Education, and more! We’ll stop at natural arches and stunning sandstone formations. We can hike to off-the-beaten path features to experience the park like a local. Our guides will share stories of the park’s human and geological history as well as information about flora and fauna. *Arches National Park now requires a timed-entry ticket in order to enter, booking a guide means you bypass this system!

A must in any biker’s rites of passage is riding the White Rim Trail mountain bike tour in Canyonlands National Park. Riding on a sandstone bench through a land called “Island in the Sky” you will pass Mussleman Arch, Monument Basin, Turks head, Candlestick Tower, and White Crack, a perch 1000 feet above the confluence of the Green and Colorado rivers in the center of Canyonlands… some believe the center of the universe. If you only had time for one Moab area bike trip in your life, the White Rim Trail mountain biking tour in Canyonlands should be the one. The White Rim Trail trail mountain bike trip can also be combined with the Colorado River through Cataract Canyon for the ultimate multi-sport adventure vacation.  Important to note: camping gear is not included, but is available to rent for between $40 - $65.

Utah is a state filled with natural beauty and several landmarks. Purchase this self-driving audio tour that features all of the state’s top sights including Zion National Park, Monument Valley, Bryce Canyon, and several smaller spots in between. Whether you want to explore a certain section of the state or do a grand tour, this audio tour has something for everyone.

Perfect your photography skills while exploring Dead Horse Point State Park and Canyonlands National Park. You and your photographer guide will head out in time to catch the early morning light. Your guide will also be available to teach you about composition and help you navigate your camera's settings. You'll also have the option of tacking on Arches National Park to extend your tour to a full-day experience.